Friends of Geelong man Frankie Fonohema, who died in a scooter crash in Bali, have raised more than $20,000 for his family.
Joshua Davy set up a webpage to raise money for funeral expenses and to return Frankie’s body to Australia.
“Frankie was a loving leader with the courage of a lion and a heart of gold,” he wrote on the page.
“In recent years he had blossomed into an intelligent young man bursting with positive energy wherever he roamed.”
Any leftover funds would go to Aussie Kidz Charity in Frankie’s honour, Josh said.
“We all know Frankie believed in helping others in any way possible, so we would like to let the legend live on.”
Tributes flowed for the 27-year-old former Geelong High School student, who friends remembered as a dependable, helpful and passionate man.
“He was never one to let you down,” Jeffrey Jordan told the Indy.
“No matter who you were he would dig deep to bring the best out in you.
“Frank was a seeker, always seeking knowledge, power and, more importantly, always seeking to change lives and make a difference in the world.
“He had the biggest heart I know. To us close to him he’s forever our king of hearts.”
A concert in Frankie’s honour at Workers Club Geelong 8pm tomorrow night will also raise money for his family.
Organiser Isabella Khalife described Frankie as “a beautiful soul”, after meeting him in 2016.
“He was someone who shared his huge heart and his passion to motivate and uplift others with every single person he met,” she said.
“He believed in my music and potential, even when I didn’t myself.
“I really felt like I needed to do something for him, so with the help of some friends, I put together this event.”
An Indonesian police report of the fatal crash, obtained by Channel 9, alleged Frankie was not wearing a helmet when he came off the scooter.
Channel 9 quoted the document, which alleged Frankie was attempting a right turn when he collided with a motorcyclist travelling in the opposite direction.
To support Frankie’s family visit gofundme.com/ModivationFrank.
